engineering physics MCQ #2785

The ratio of the specific heats (Cp/Cv) for a diatomic gas is

engineering physics MCQ #2785

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The ratio of the specific heats (Cp/Cv) for a diatomic gas is

    • A) 1.4
    • B) 1.67
    • C) 1.33
    • D) 1.29

    Answer: 1.4

    Explanation: For a diatomic gas, Cp/Cv = 7/5 = 1.4, derived from the equipartition theorem.